CASA partners with Syngenta to develop “Dress for Success” tools

Date:05-05-2014

“Dress for Success” is a series of resources that provides an overview of PPE and proper pesticide handling procedures. The materials cover: the importance of reading and understanding all parts of pesticide product labels and PPE use instructions; how to safely wear, use, maintain, remove and dispose of PPE; and the legal requirements associated with safe pesticide handling.

Marcel Hacault is the Executive Director of CASA. “It is vitally important that producers take the steps necessary to protect themselves and their workers from inadvertent pesticide exposure,” he says. “Through our work with Syngenta, CASA is very pleased to be making the “Dress for Success” resources available now, when many producers are beginning to implement their pest control plans for the growing season to maximize their yields.”

Dr. Paul Hoekstra is the Science and Regulatory Stewardship Manager with Syngenta Canada. “When it comes to pesticides, it is essential that the label instructions and requirements for the use, safety and handling of all pesticide products are adhered to. PPE are a critical component of that and we are pleased to be able to partner with CASA on the development of some new resources to communicate the importance of PPE to a variety of audiences,” he says.

“Dress for Success” materials include an educational brochure and instructional video.